What Is a Hoosier?

Students and other members of the IU community are known as Hoosiers. The word is also a nickname for natives and residents of the state of Indiana. The best part of being an IU Hoosier? All the traditions.

Your Next Step Toward Becoming a Hoosier

You have been preparing to be an IU student for a long time.

Your hard work, your interest in the world, your creative explorations, your desire to do something important—they have all led you to Indiana University Bloomington. Now it’s time to take the next step in your IU journey: apply.

Or, if you aren’t quite ready to apply, you can learn more about IU, our programs, and our admission standards.